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Mr. Patton (Caller 2) supported removing the setback requirement and pointed out that there are different ways to raise chickens, including mobile coops. There will also be residents who are opposed to having farm animals near them, so a setback should be required. Jon Jarc, 6357 Stafford Drive, pointed out that chickens are not likely to jump fences, similar to dogs. If there is an issue with the smell, it could be handled with the existing nuisance laws. Mr. Malone wanted to include a specific distance from a dwelling. Mr. Schumann pointed out that some lots only have 45 feet of frontage and he did not want to prevent anyone from being able to have chickens. Mr. Anderson thought the distance should be from the dwelling and include the 10 feet from the property line. He also did not think the coop definition should not include the run area. Ms. Nader agreed with the setback of 10 feet from the property line and 20 feet should be from adjacent dwellings. Mr. Olivos thought a setback from property line should be included but the coop location could be determined based on the size of the yard. Mr. Schumann was comfortable with requiring the coop be 25 feet from adjacent dwellings which he thought would be doable for the majority of the city. Erica Trapp, 6304 Brighton Drive, said chickens are relatively small and believed dogs and cats are more of a nuisance. The required coop size for five to ten is minimal and they are very clean. Chickens can fly and go over fences but would be comfortable if restrictions were the same as sheds, especially since they are such small structures. Some structures have wheels so they can move around the yard for fresh grass. Ms. Lieber thought a small structure on wheels would still need to meet setbacks. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to recommend approval of Ordinance 2020- 77, with the following recommendations: 1. Chickens should be contained to prevent encroachment on neighboring properties, 2. Coop should not be closer than 25 feet to any dwelling, Motion passed 5-0. Ordinances 2020-78 (Chapter 1115 Definitions) and 2020-79 (Chapter 1163 Sians) The consultant will present at City Council's public hearing on September 8, 2020 and the commission members are welcome to attend. Proposed Chapter 1135 Updates Ms. Lieber shared a draft of potential changes to help address issues that come up with residential property from time to time. Temporary or removable carports are currently prohibited, but permanent carports are not addressed. This proposal would permit permanent carports, including pavement and size restrictions. The term street line has been changed to better explain where the right of way begins. Temporary ramps currently require a building permit which is burdensome to meet the frequent temporary accessibility needs of families. The Building Commissioner recommended a limit of the steps permitted to limit the stoop size. Air conditioning units and generators proposed in the side yards are required to meet dwelling setbacks. A minimum setback is proposed to allow the generators and air conditioning units in large enough side yards while providing a minimum distance from the property line along with